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How much does a painter make in Lynchburg?

$38,990a year

Median yearly pay for painters in the Lynchburg, VA metro area. That is $18.75 an hour or $3,249 a month.

Hourly
$18.75
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
339 of 361
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,540Median: $38,990Highest 10%: $53,440
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,540$15.64
25th$34,660$16.66
Median$38,990$18.75
75th$47,260$22.72
90th$53,440$25.69

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for painters.

Washington, DC$50,560
Richmond, VA$47,670
Virginia Beach, VA$47,110
Charlottesville, VA$45,800
Roanoke, VA$45,030
Winchester, VA$43,600
Harrisonburg, VA$41,670
Kingsport, TN$39,750
Blacksburg, VA$39,490
Painter salary in Virginia Painter salary in all states

Related jobs in Lynchburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$65,380
Construction and Building Inspector$64,000
Electrician$58,750
Plumber$57,210
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$56,440
Brickmason and Blockmason$52,270
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$50,100
Highway Maintenance Worker$48,680
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$48,610
Carpenter$48,270
Salaries for every job in Lynchburg, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a painter make an hour in Lynchburg?

The median hourly pay in the Lynchburg, VA metro area is $18.75 ($38,990 a year).

Do painters make more in Lynchburg than the national average?

No: $38,990 against $49,400 nationally, 21% less.

How does Lynchburg compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $47,470, so Lynchburg pays 18% less.

Where does Lynchburg rank for painter pay?

339 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a painter make starting out in Lynchburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,440 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.